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What is a state?
What is geopolitics?
the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state
Define regionalism.
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
What does frontier mean?
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What is gerrymandering?
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What is reapportionment?
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What is UNCLOS?
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What does sovereignty mean?
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Define shatterbelt.
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What are treaty ports?
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What is annexation?
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What was the Berlin Conference?
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Define colonialism.
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What is imperialism?
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Define irredentism.
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What is meant by a satellite nation?
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What are civil divisions?
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Define confederation.
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What is democratization?
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What does devolution refer to?
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What is a forward capital?
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What does the domino theory state?
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What is the Iron Curtain?
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Define manifest destiny.
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What is the United Nations?
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Study Notes
Political Geography Terms and Concepts
- State: A defined territory within a nation; for example, the United States.
- Geopolitics: Examines how economic geography influences state power; relevant during border conflicts.
- Regionalism: Involves loyalty towards specific regional interests; evident in national loyalty.
- Frontier: Represents undeveloped fields of study; exemplified by the American West as the last frontier.
- Gerrymander: The practice of manipulating voting district boundaries to favor one party; notable case in Illinois 4th district.
- Reapportionment: The redistribution of voters, particularly seen in the adjustment of congressional seats based on census data.
Legal and Territorial Concepts
- UNCLOS: The 1994 constitution for the seas, primarily focused on protecting ocean resources and setting nautical boundaries.
- Sovereignty: The ability of a government to operate without external interference; established for America post-Revolutionary War.
- Shatterbelt: An area marked by instability due to conflicting political and cultural ideologies; demonstrated by the Gaza Strip.
- Treaty Ports: Cities designated for foreign trade through treaties, with extraterritorial rights for foreigners; affected China's trading capabilities.
- Annexation: The formal acquisition of territory through conquest or occupation; seen in Texas post-Mexican conflict.
Historical and Colonial Dynamics
- Berlin Conference: Held from 1884-1885, this meeting determined rules for African colonization, resulting in conflict due to disregard for cultural boundaries.
- Colonialism: The process of establishing settlements and imposing a country’s principles on another region; exemplified by the British Empire.
- Imperialism: Involves controlling already occupied territories; notable in the establishment of Jamestown.
- Irredentism: A policy aimed at extending cultural and political influence to nationals in neighboring regions; practiced by ancient Romans.
- Satellite Nation: A formally independent nation significantly influenced or controlled by a larger country; Cuba during the Cold War serves as an example.
Governance and Political Systems
- Civil Divisions: Government sectors managing noncriminal matters, such as recreational services.
- Confederations: The formation of alliances or confederations; the Confederate States of America during the Civil War is a historical example.
- Democratization: The process of spreading representative government; exemplified by South Korea's political evolution.
- Devolution: The transfer of power from a central government to states; observed in Africa post-independence from European states.
Geopolitical Theories and Historical Events
- Forward Capital: A capital in contested territory that underscores a nation's commitment to maintain presence; Washington DC during the Civil War is a case in point.
- Domino Theory: Suggests that the fall of one nation to communism may lead to others falling similarly; relevant in the context of China and North Korea.
- Iron Curtain: A political barrier post-WWII that restricted Eastern Europeans from crossing borders; representative of the democratic versus communist divide.
- Manifest Destiny: A belief in the divinely ordained expansion of the United States; played a key role in Westward Expansion.
International Organizations
- United Nations: A global organization aimed at fostering international cooperation and addressing global issues.
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Test your knowledge on key political geography terms and concepts, including state definitions, geopolitics, and regionalism. This quiz also covers important legal concepts such as UNCLOS and sovereignty. Challenge yourself to understand how geography impacts politics and territory.